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Strike Industries Ultimate Overmold Dust Cover AR-15 .223/5.56 Black

UPC: 793811764758

$19.95

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Description

The stock mil-spec dust cover on an AR-15 works fine until you have to service it, and then you're pulling the handguard and hammering a retaining rod around just to swap parts. Strike Industries built the Overmolded Ultimate Dust Cover to skip all of that. It's the next step in their UDC line, using a double-injection mold and an overmolded rubberized sealing lip that closes off the ejection port tighter than a factory cover. Anyone who runs their rifle in the dirt, rain, or dusty range conditions will appreciate keeping that debris out of the receiver.

What Sets This Overmolded UDC Apart

The standout here is the patent-pending True Seal internal lip paired with the soft overmolded seal. Together they block dust and water from sneaking into the upper when the cover is shut. Strike also worked in noise-reduction rubber padding that makes activation nearly silent, which matters if you don't want that loud snap giving you away in the field or during a hunt. The whole thing is molded from high-strength SI Polymer Extreme, so it won't rust like a steel cover and won't deform or bend out of shape with regular use.

Installing the Ultimate Dust Cover

Installation is tool-less and quick. You can seat or remove it in roughly 5 to 10 seconds using nothing more exotic than a pen to work the mechanism. There's also a built-in adjustable detent set screw, which lets you dial in the fit as your receiver wears over time. That adjustment is the fix for the classic problem of a dust cover that won't stay latched, and it lets you tune the opening tension to your liking.

Fitment covers AR-15 mil-spec upper receivers, most billet uppers, and the popular Aero Precision M4E1. It does not work with the VLTOR MUR, ZRO Delta uppers, the Lantac Enhanced BCG, or the Bootleg Four Position Adjustable Carrier, so double-check your setup before ordering. For a simple upgrade that punches above its size, this one earns its spot on a working rifle.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Strike Industries
  • Model: Ultimate Dust Cover (Overmolded)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AROMUDC223BK
  • UPC: 793811764758
  • Caliber: .223 / 5.56
  • Material: Overmolded SI Polymer Extreme
  • Finish: Black
  • Construction: Double-injection mold with overmolded rubberized sealing lip
  • Seal Type: Patent-pending True Seal internal lip
  • Adjustability: Built-in adjustable detent set screw
  • Installation: Tool-less, roughly 5 to 10 seconds
  • Compatibility: AR-15 mil-spec uppers, most billet uppers, Aero Precision M4E1

What’s Included

  • 1x AR Overmolded Ultimate Dust Cover
  • 4x Rubber pads

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles does the Ultimate Overmold Dust Cover fit?

It's built for AR-15 platforms chambered in .223/5.56 and works with mil-spec upper receivers, most billet uppers, and the Aero Precision M4E1. It is not compatible with the VLTOR MUR, ZRO Delta uppers, the Lantac Enhanced BCG, or the Bootleg Four Position Adjustable Carrier. Check your upper and carrier before ordering if you're running anything nonstandard.

Do I need tools to install this dust cover?

No hammer or handguard removal required. The overmolded UDC installs and removes tool-less in about 5 to 10 seconds, and you can work the mechanism with something as simple as a pen. That's a big step up from wrestling with a factory retaining rod.

What does the adjustable detent screw do?

The built-in set screw lets you fine-tune how firmly the cover latches, which compensates for wear on your receiver over time. If your dust cover starts popping open on its own, a small turn of the screw tightens things back up. It also lets you adjust the opening tension to your preference.

Is this dust cover really quieter than a standard one?

Yes. Strike Industries added patent-pending noise-reduction rubber padding that makes it nearly silent when you open or close it. It's a nice touch for hunting or any situation where you'd rather not announce yourself with a metallic snap.

Additional information

UPC

793811764758

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Manufacturer Part Number

AROMUDC223BK

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